Year-Round Service Opportunities

Volunteers work in the Volunteer Repackaging Center sorting and packing food for distribution into our community. This can include building various food boxes, sorting food drive donations, packaging produce into individual family size portions, or other relevant projects contributing to the Foodbank mission. While we welcome volunteers as young as three years of age, volunteers must be at least 16 years old to report without an adult. Please note that volunteers will be on their feet for their shift. Some volunteers may be asked to lift and/or move boxes of food weighing up to 50 lbs.

You can sign up for as many shifts as you want on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 3pm-5pm. There are also shifts available during the days if we ever have a day off school. This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

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1408 South 10th Street, St. Louis Missouri

At St. Vincent de Paul Parish, students can serve a dinner at the end of the month (dates below) or they can help in the food pantry on days off of school. Other opportunities include Senior Bingo, Christmas Program, Thanksgiving meals, food sorting, and working the lunch window. 

Meals Sign Up and Senior Bingo Sign Up

Email Tony or Desiray with additional questions. It is not necessary to receive a confirmation; students are able to just show up to serve meals on the dates specified in their signup.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities. To register to serve beyond the meals program email Tony or Desiray or call the parish office at (314)231-9328 or (314) 312-3101.

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Ten by Three creates a cycle of entrepreneur driven growth resulting in permanent financial independence for the artisan.

Volunteers will help fulfill orders, help in the warehouse, unload shipments, help with office work, help price baskets, and set up and take down displays. This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. It will NOT count toward senior service requirements.

Sign up here, and please use felicia.miller@tenbythree.org as your Service Supervisor address. ***At Ten by Three, it is imperative that you park only in designated parking spots. Please read the signs--we wouldn't want anyone to get towed!

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The mission of Operation Food Search is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today. . . and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.

This site is open to all students, but Seniors will need to call to ensure direct service (face to face) opportunities. Sign up

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank strives to make a health, social and economic impact by not only providing diapers and period supplies but by connecting them to these resources and other resources through our partner agencies. Providing families in need with free diapers influences a range of positive outcomes for these families, such as positive changes in parental mood (reducing the risk of childhood abuse); improved child health and happiness (nurturing their ability to learn); and increased opportunities for childcare, work stability, and school attendance.

Volunteers pack diapers and period supplies. This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

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Sweet Celebrations services the homeless community by providing personalized birthday celebrations for each child. The birthday parties include: themed party decor, a personalized birthday cake, ice cream, drinks, wrapped Birthday gifts from their wish list including a Build-A-Bear™ and a personalized Birthday shirt, birthday games and activities, and goody bags for all the birthday guests.

This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. To get involved, sign up here.

***IMPORTANT*** Students under 18 who serve at Bridge Bread must do so with a parent. This does not include one adult bring a group of students; it must be 1 student: 1 parent (in the case of siblings, they may serve with one parent).

Bridge Bread Bakery is a non-profit social enterprise in the city of St. Louis that employs individuals experiencing homelessness and provides them with marketable skills and reliable employment. At Bridge Bread, we make a difference in the lives of the individuals who work for us. We are our brother’s keeper.

Service opportunities include: volunteering for retail sales and light cleaning at our cafe on Cherokee Street and retail sales at Soulard Farmers Market.

You must register in advance to serve at Bridge Bread. Please do so by emailing the the director with your name, age, school, and availability. This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

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Feed My People's mission is to show God's love and compassion to all His people, but particularly to His people in need. We are a Christian Food Pantry and Thrift Store located in both South County, St. Louis and High Ridge Missouri.

All students can participate; there are opportunities for Senior Service if it is set up in advance. Students can serve on weekends, week nights, and days off. To serve at Feed My People South County please contact Angela at 314-6314900 x315, or to serve at Feed My People High Ridge please contact Mary at 636-677-9885.

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Lifewise StL's mission is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success.

This service site is appropriate for all students Freshmen-Seniors; however, seniors will need to ensure that 30 hours of direct (face to face) service can be completed at this agency. There is a waiver that parents need to sign for anyone under 18 and they require an adult chaperone for groups who have students under 18. There are some individual opportunities available during the summer months.

For Senior Service, fill out this form and contact Jasmine O'Hara.

For more information, please email Maggie Lohmeyer or call her at 314-627-1232.

1321 S. 11th St. Saint Louis, MO 63104

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If you would like to serve at Almost Home, sign up here.

We offer a homemade meal from the 2nd through the 21st of each month, served at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Hall in the Soulard neighborhood. Volunteers can help serve the meal from 4:30pm-6:00pm during the week and 11:30am to 1:00pm on weekends. Volunteers can also help organize and distribute clothing and personal care items to the diners during the meal service.

This opportunity occurs on the 2nd - 21st of every month throughout the year. It includes dinner on weekdays and lunch on the weekends. The opportunity is for all class levels, Freshmen-Senior.

Contact Margie Uxa or Denise Meinkoth.

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For Goodness Cakes matches volunteers to make and hand-deliver birthday & graduation cakes to children in foster care and youth overcoming adversity on their special day.

Students under 18 need to participate in this activity with a parent. More information can be found here.

This opportunity is best for Freshmen-Junior grade levels.

We understand the prevailing need that is all around us and believe it is our responsibility to provide dignified opportunities for these groups and individuals to fully realize their gifts, as we commit to a better relationship with one another, and with our planet. With that, we bring TheBridge, to bridge the gap between those with a lot and those with a lot less.

To serve at TheBridge, click here.

Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized, comprehensive community development organization dedicated to transforming the St. Louis region’s under-resourced communities to create a stronger, more equitable, and prosperous St. Louis for all.

Creating a stronger, more equitable, and prosperous St. Louis—once and for all—requires many hands. Some hold hammers for rehabbing houses. Some read to kids. Some help out at community celebrations. Let us know how you’d like to give us a hand; please fill out this form.

This site is for all grade levels, but Seniors will need to contact them to ensure direct (face to face) service.

St. Louis Food Rescue (STLFR) is dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community by saving provisions that would have been discarded from local food retailers and immediately delivering them to the organizations we serve.  You would need to pick up food from our food donors (listed on the left) and bringing it to the organizations we serve. In doing so, volunteers are exposed first hand to the great needs of our community. To serve, you must be a teenager and you must have access to a SUV, truck or minivan in which you will be able to transport relatively large amounts of food.

This site is best for Sophomore and Junior students who drive. To sign up, please email them.

Please view this video prior to serving to learn about Food Outreach's mission.

Various shifts available; please visit this site to sign up.

This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

Hosea House provides a wide array of social services to give a hand up-not a hand out-to people in St. Louis seeking stability, self-sufficiency and independence.

To read more about their programs, click here. Interested students (all grade levels) should contact Leesi or Tina for more information.

The Little Bit Foundation works to break the cycle of poverty by removing barriers to learning.

To view opportunities with Little Bit, please click here.

This opportunity is for Freshmen-Junior levels, and it can count for senior service if the student arranges direct (face to face) service through the agency.

St. Pius V has multiple opportunities to serve people in need. Please visit their website for more information.

This opportunity is open to all grade levels, but Seniors need to ensure 30 hours of direct (face to face) service.

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Your support helps deliver the food, fitness, and wellness resources our communities need to thrive. Join us in creating healthier, stronger communities.

To view various service opportunities and sign up, click here.

This opportunity is for all grade levels, but seniors must ensure 30 hours of direct (face to face) service when they sign up.

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Loaves and Fishes offers a great deal of volunteer opportunities ideal for individuals, businesses, high school students, and groups of all kinds. Volunteer hours are Monday – Friday.

This site is for all grade levels but seniors need to ensure 30 hours of direct service before signing up. To sign up, click here.

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Since 1983, Saint Martha’s has worked to end the cycle of domestic violence. We empower women to take control of their lives and secure a better future for themselves and their children.

St. Martha's has various opportunities throughout the year and is appropriate for all grade levels. Seniors will need to ensure 30 hours of direct service before signing up. To get started, email Maura Baker Jarboe or call her at 314-533-1313,

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Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK) is a nonprofit 501(c)3, year-round instructional sports program that provides athletic and social opportunities to kids with special needs. The purpose of the program is to help build self-esteem and skills in children with special needs.

TASK offers sports, arts, and social programs for individuals with special needs. Volunteers work with children and adults with special needs, playing games, teaching skills and having fun.

Volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer application and sign up for individual events. For more information, email Kortney Price or call 636-343-8275.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

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In addition to working with some great kids and young adults with disabilities, KEEN volunteers, or “coaches,” meet a variety of interesting community-minded people. Volunteering for KEEN is fun and offers opportunities for occasional participation, regular involvement, and leadership. Volunteers don't need any prior experience working with disabled individuals – KEEN provides training prior to each session. Coaches don't need to be athletic, either. Our athletes will love you just as you are!

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities. For more information email Elizabeth Novak.

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DASA offers numerous opportunities to serve with people with disabilities throughout the year. Find more information here.

This site is for all students, but those seeking Senior Service opportunities will need to call to ensure direct service (face to face) opportunities.

To complete a volunteer application, click here.

Adaptive sports programs at the Y provide children and adults with disabilities the chance to play sports and participate in learning opportunities in a safe, fun atmosphere.

This opportunity is for all class levels, Freshmen-Senior. Volunteers must sign up in their system, and if they are over 18 they must have a completed background check. For more information, contact William Goodin.

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LifeBridge Partnership walks alongside both children and adults with disabilities to help them find belonging and well-being. Through a rich community life, individuals realize their potential.

Both our name, LifeBridge Partnership, and client services capture the essence of our mission of “building bridges to a life of social independence for individuals with disabilities”.

To volunteer, click here.

With the St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program, students can serve by volunteering at evening Adaptive Sports Classes, Camp Independence (summer months and winter break), and the Tri My Best Adaptive Triathlon.

This opportunity is open to all grade levels. Students must be over the age of 16, have a COVID vaccination, and fill out an application. For more information, contact Julie Grassi (314-495-4367) for classes or camp, or visit Trimybest.com for the triathlon. (Nerinx has historically attended the triathlon as a large group of students; look for information in August-September!)

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Camp Circle Star is a unique day camp for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are paired 1:1 with a camper and spend the week with their campers during the summer or the full day during Saturday Fun Days. Campers and volunteers swim (weather permitting), fish, hike, cook, make music, and have tons of fun. CCS provides daily transportation on a shuttle bus from the Des Peres Sam's Club to and from camp. Camp hours are 8am-4pm daily. Volunteers will receive over 40 service hours spending a week at Camp Circle Star. The experience is amazing and transformative.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years or older and complete an online volunteer application. For additional information please contact Sara Jones or 314-680-2366.

This site is for all students over 16, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

updated 02/2025

SPECIAL NEEDS SOCCER ASSOCIATION (SPENSA) brings the game of soccer to individuals with disabilities at no cost. They need at least 130 volunteers each Saturday of our seasons. The volunteer is assigned as a "buddy" to work with one of our special athletes.

During 8 weeks in the Spring and 8 weeks in the Fall on Saturday mornings (please see the Nerinx Service Calendar for details) volunteers 14 or older can serve. Please contact Shirley McBroom at volunteerspensa.org for  more information.

We're a baseball league for kids and adults with developmental disabilities from ages 5+, and we need buddies to assist our players as they play baseball. For example, buddies go with our players as they go around the bases and help them as they play in the field. If a player uses a wheelchair a buddy might help push their wheelchair around the base paths. But the most important thing a buddy can do is talk to our players and make friends. Volunteers are needed on Saturday mornings from 8:45-11:45 am at Tilles Park at McKnight and Litzsinger. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation.

This service opportunity is open to all students and is appropriate for Senior Service.

Site Contact: Mr. Buck Smith at buck@challengerbaseball.org

Learn more about the Gateway Disabled Ski Program here. They accept volunteers 16 years or older and under 16 with a parent.

Most service opportunities with Variety take place in the summer months (see the Summer Opportunities tab as it is published around April of each year) or over winter break.

More information about Variety can be found here. Email Amy Birnstill: or call her at 314-720-7719 for more information.

This site is for all grade levels and is appropriate for Senior Service.

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Errands Fulfill a shopping list, pick up donations, make deliveries to treatment centers, or complete other errands around the metro St. Louis area.  You’ll bring smiles wherever you go!

Event Committees Collect donations, solicit sponsors, schedule vendors, and help promote one of our fundraising events. We are always looking for creative ideas and new partnerships!

Events Register guests, sell raffle tickets, monitor games, set up auctions…so many options to help make our fundraisers successful!

Munchie Meals Order, pick up, and deliver lunch to a treatment center. This is an independent program organized by a volunteer on our Board of Directors!

Office Sort donations, stock the toy closet, assemble patient gifts, or complete other various tasks. Every job makes a huge difference in supporting our small staff!

Also, there are opportunities to serve at many one-time events.

This site is for all students (Seniors will need to arrange direct--face to face--service.)

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Friends of Wings funds and mobilizes people around programs and services that support every moment of the hospice journey and celebrate the love that will never end. Programs that are designed to provide moments of normalcy and joy, nurture healing, preserve memories and connect people with others sharing a similar experience--and experience that for most will be the most challenging of their lives.

Sign up here.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

For over 47 years, RMHC has ensured families everywhere have access to the care and resources they need – especially when they have a sick child. Thanks to our dedicated local Chapter staff members around the world - that promise has never been broken.

ndividual Volunteer Opportunities- These volunteers typically commit to a regular 3 hour weekly or every other week shift for at least a year.

House Volunteers: As a House Volunteer, you welcome families to The Ronald McDonald House. It may be a warm, friendly smile to a returning family or helping a family settle in for the first time. Other duties could include giving House tours, maintaining a home-like environment, and providing support to House staff. Day and evening shifts are available. The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Family Room Volunteers: As a Family Room Volunteer, you provide a warm welcome and supportive atmosphere to families coming to use our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. Our Family Rooms are inside area hospitals and provide a break from the hospital setting for the families of pediatric patients. You would register guests, perform simple record-keeping, light housekeeping, and offer tours of the Family Room to visitors. The minimum age requirement is 21 years old.

Special Events: As a Special Event Volunteer, you play a critical role in our special events which raise funds for our organization. Our special events throughout the year include auctions, golf tournaments, and other fundraisers.

This site is open to all students, but Seniors will need to call to ensure they will be serving directly (face to face). To sign up, click HERE. Volunteers will then be asked to attend one of our monthly information sessions.

Ranken Jordan is a non for profit specialty pediatric hospital providing high quality, interdisciplinary, specialized care, rehabilitation and treatment to children with medical needs and support services for their families regardless of their ability to pay.

To volunteer, click here.

Phone: (314) 872-6450

Jenna Firehammer, Volunteer Coordinator, jenna.firehammer@rankenjordan.org

This service opportunity is for all grade levels, Freshmen-Senior. Spots fill quickly and Ranken Jordan prefers

Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation (OHHF) is committed to addressing the unmet needs of heart families while transforming the future of pediatric heart care.

To find out about opportunities with OHHF, please contact Tammy McGrail.

This site is for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is excited to offer Teens Learning in the Community (TLC), a summer volunteer program for students (16 years and up) who are interested in a career in medicine. The TLC program offers students a look into a variety of health care roles and hospital departments while fostering a commitment to service.

This program runs for 8 weeks in the summer and occurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is offered for a maximum of 24 service hours toward your Nerinx requirement. Applications open around December 1st this year and can be found at this link.

This opportunity is for Freshman-Junior years. It is NOT offered for Senior Service due to the fact that there is not enough direct (face to face) hours. Rising Seniors are still eligible to apply, but the hours won't count toward the Senior Service requirement.

Welcome Neighbor STL/START provides comprehensive help to refugees in the St. Louis region. The organization led by Jessica Bueler has a philosophy of “leaving the ladder down” to help those in need.

START's mission is to aid refugee families in St. Louis by connecting them with teens seeking volunteer opportunities. Volunteers help through fundraising, providing moving assistance, and tutoring.

The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all.

To serve at International Institute, please fill out this application. For more information please email Kelly Maxwell.

This site is available to all grade levels, but seniors must ensure that they can serve 30 hours in direct (face to face) service.

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Our organization provides support to newly arrived refugees and immigrants in the Greater St. Louis Area. Students can serve with the organization directly or through their READY board at this application.

This opportunity is for all class levels, Freshmen-Senior. Seniors must serve in a direct (face to face) capacity. There are many opportunities beyond the regular Tuesday-Thursday slots; please inquire with the agency. For a basic calendar list, please click here.

To register to volunteer, click here. You will need a signed waiver, co-signed by a parent/guardian if under 18; if over 18 you will need to pay a $15 background check fee prior to serving. If you have questions, please email past NH parent Toni or call her at (314) 440-2355.

6740 Loughborough Ave., St. Louis, MO 63123

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The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is a grassroots effort that connects volunteers with immigrants and refugees to assist them as they make their homes here in St. Louis. In order to work for greater justice for those who have resettled in our community, IRM provides education and advocacy opportunities related to local, state, and national policies. IRM is a collaborative ministry of St. Anthony of Padua, St. Cronan, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Pius V, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Stephen Protomartyr.

The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is a relational, welcoming ministry that strives to uphold the God-given worth and dignity of each person. Our mission is two-fold: to welcome, assist, empower, and advocate for and with immigrants and refugees regardless of their status; and to create bridges of solidarity among members of participating churches, volunteers, and immigrants and refugees. IRM provides services without regard to parish boundaries, religious preference, or ethnic or national background.

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is always seeking academic ESL tutors, and they have other volunteer needs throughout the year. Noche Comunitaria (Community Night): We are starting a new program that promotes a community of solidarity and faith among new immigrants and those who are more more settled in St. Louis. Each Noche Comunitaria will have three parts: prayer, communal meal, fellowship. Student participants can contribute to cooking, cleaning, conversation (in Spanish and English), homework help for students, childcare and activities for children, and English conversation with English language learners. Exact place and time TBD. This event will occur at least once per month on a weekday evening.

To sign up, visit this page.

This site is for all grade levels, but Seniors need to verify that they can serve in direct (face to face) service to meet their service requirement. All participants 18+ must complete Archdiocesan Safe Environment program requirements. All will need to complete the volunteer application and receive parental permission. Students must attend an orientation with IRM Coordinator before volunteering, and they must be open to building relationships with our immigrant neighbors.

Contact Kevin Kuehl.

The mission of Casa de Salud is to facilitate and deliver high quality medical and mental health services for uninsured and underinsured patients, focusing on new immigrants and refugees who face barriers to accessing other sources of care.

This site is for all grade levels, but Seniors must ensure they can serve 30 hours in direct (face to face) service. To sign up, click here.

Everything we do is designed to help refugees feel at home in our community. How does it all happen? Simple. It’s you. We partner with churches, organizations, and individuals alike to help refugees resettle and thrive.

To sign up, click here. This site is for all grade levels. Seniors need to contact Oasis International to ensure that all of their hours can be served in direct (face to face) service.

Monach has various service opportunities. Apply here.

This site is for all grade levels, but seniors need to ensure 30 hours of direct (face to face) service before signing up.

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There are a number of opportunities for individuals and groups to stand in the mission and bridge the gap. Make an immediate impact! 

KidSmart Gift of Heart Volunteers:

• Sort donated supplies and inventory product
• Merchandise Free Store shelves with supplies (temporarily unavailable)
• Assist shoppers with check-in and check-out (temporarily unavailable)
• Help with special events
• Help with mailing projects
• Office support
• Pick-up and warehouse partners

Group and Corporate Volunteers

KidSmart offers A+ team building for a purpose! Join us! 

• Host a Drive
• Volunteer at KidSmart
• Sponsor a School 
• Host a 3rd Party Event
• Sponsor an Event
  • On the Go! 
  • Push for Pencils, Push for Change
  • Light up Learning 
  • Soar Into Summer 
  • Big Backpack Build

This site is best for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Please email Katherine McAtee at katherine@kidsmartstl.org for more information to schedule private volunteer shifts. To see current volunteer opportunities and sign up, please visit: https://cerv.is/0290

Lolly's Place is a literacy-focused, after school tutoring program. We work primarily with children in grades K-8th grade. 

***IMPORTANT****Nerinx students will need to serve at the Lolly's Place location at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish for their hours to count toward their Nerinx requirement.

We seek volunteer tutors who 

• Enjoy spending time with and/or mentoring k-8th grade students.
• Support students to "Learn to Love Learning"
• Inspire students to achieve their personal best
• Support students who are struggling in school to achieve academic success.
• Believe in the power of developing a positive one-on-one relationship 

Marian Middle School, a Catholic school welcoming adolescent girls of all backgrounds, is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Marian fosters each student’s spiritual, academic, social, moral, emotional, and physical development from middle school through post-secondary education as a foundation for career success. Volunteer opportunities can be found here.

This site is for students Sophomores-Seniors, and includes those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

Email Marian to find out more information.

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, a ministry of the Diocese of Belleville, is committed to deepening faith in Jesus Christ, and to providing a holistic learning approach to faith development and education within a Catholic framework. Their mission is to inspire, prepare, and empower kindergarten through grade 8 students in East St. Louis and surrounding communities, to become the next generation of wholesome, responsible, and dedicated leaders of their communities and of our world.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

Click here to sign up.

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a short-term, safe haven for 5,000 children a year, birth through age 12, whose families face an emergency caused by illness, homelessness, domestic violence or overwhelming parental stress.

All volunteers must have an understanding of children and respect for their privacy with a non-judgmental attitude towards the children and their parents.  Volunteers must also be at least 14 years old and be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian until the age of 16 years old, and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination, upon request.)

Volunteer packets can be found here and can take 1-2 weeks to be approved.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service direct (face to face) opportunities.

3300 S. Jefferson Ave St. Louis MO, 63118 314-773-9027

Guardian Angel Early Childhood Education Center strives to serve people living in poverty by helping them improve the quality of their lives and achieve economic independence.

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Development Coordinator Tina Trueblood or call the center directly at 314-231-3188. You will be required to fill out an application, provide proof of a negative TB test, and to serve during an orientation.

This site is appropriate for all grade levels. After receiving approval to begin, students wishing to serve in Summer 2025 should sign up here.

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally- and state-funded programs that provide high-quality education, childcare, and family support services to income-eligible families.

Serve at HeadStart after school, on days off, and during the summer months. This opportunity is for all students and meets senior service requirements.

Click here for a list of supervisor emails and HeadStart programs at which you can serve. There are multiple locations throughout St. Louis city and county.

8832 Tudor Ave. Overland, MO 63114 314-731-6522

**Students interested in serving at PAC must sign up well in advance of the beginning of the semester.** They provide a highly individualized experience and need time to match volunteers with participants.

The Presentation Arts Center's purpose is to make a connection with children and adults who might not otherwise have an opportunity to access the arts. Music lessons are free, and instruments are loaned to anyone who needs one. Scholarships also are available to help with the cost of instructional materials. Nerinx students are needed to serve as teachers and assistants in teaching piano, guitar, other instruments, art, dance, poetry, etc. There are also opportunities to run camps for theatre, and improv theatre.  All ideas are welcome!

At this time, PAC has opportunities beginning in summer 2025, but students should contact PAC as soon as possible if they plan to serve here.

This service site is for all grade levels, Freshman-Senior. Service times depend on the semester, but can occur on weekends, weeknights, and during the summer months. Programming is highly individualized and requires a lot of advance planning by PAC. A wide variety of opportunities is available; contacting PAC early will give students the most options for service.
Please contact Jessıca Graham or Sr. Brenda Fritz to work out the details of your service.  Note: After completing service at PAC, there are paid opportunities available for students.

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City Garden Montessori School is looking for folks to join our growing community of volunteers!
Visit citygardenschool.org/volunteer-interest to complete our brief interest form. For more information or questions, please contact Layla Dominguez, City Garden's Volunteer
Coordinator at layla.dominguez@citygardenschool.org.

This service opportunity is for all grade levels, Freshman-Senior. If a Senior wishes to serve Senior Service at this location she would need to ensure participation in direct service (face to face) activities.

There are two roles that students can fill with Girls on the Run, and students do not need to be runners to participate in either role! Each spring and fall Girls on the Run hosts a 5K event and they need support throughout the day (Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors). They are also looking for coaches/role models for both their spring and fall seasons (all grade levels, Freshmen-Senior). Check out this great video for more information, and contact Laura Moore or Liz Mergenthaler to sign up!

This site is for all grade levels. Service at GOTR must benefit populations in need or traditionally marginalized populations. Please make sure to mention this when you sign up!

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To serve at Angels' Arms, click here.

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to supporting St. Louis-area families of all economic backgrounds with quality, comprehensive, and affordable childcare and preschool education. Our nurturing, creative early childhood program prepares children for a lifetime of positive social interaction and learning.

For more information, please fill out this form. This site is for all grade levels; seniors must call to ensure direct (face to face) service opportunities are available.

At It's Your Birthday, the mission is to to create a fun and memorable birthday experience for children in homeless and domestic violence shelters.

If you'd like to serve with them, Please fill out this form.

This site is for all grade levels but seniors need call them to ensure face to face (direct) service opportunities.

Nurses for Newborns provides compassionate care, support, and resources to expecting mothers, babies, and their families.  To serve at NFN, fill out the volunteer application.

This site is best for Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors.

Restored for More helps youth in at-risk communities across the St. Louis area through tutoring and mentoring.

To sign up, click here.

This site is appropriate for all grade levels.

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Promise Community Homes provides affordable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To date, Promise Community Homes has 86 properties that house over 300 residents. We have been serving our community for almost 50 years. 

Promise Community Homes is looking for volunteers to weed, mulch, rake, and other outdoor activities.

To sign up contact Jessica Illert.

This site is for all students, but Seniors will need to call to ensure direct service (face to face).

Sunrise has many service opportunities throughout the year. Please email Barbara Smith or call her at 314-918-7300 to sign up.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities. Seniors must ensure 30 hours of direct (face to face) service when signing up.

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Cardinal Ritter Senior Services creates communities that promote the dignity of human life and reflect the spirit of Jesus Christ. CRSS brings the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

This is considered a medical facility, so background checks, covid-19 vaccinations, and TB tests are required for all volunteers.  Students need to be at least 16 years old and receive parental permission.  It typically takes two weeks to one month after first contact for students to begin serve at this site. To begin serving at Cardinal Ritter, please fill out this interest form.

This site is for all students 16 years and older, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

For more information, email Grace Steinhart or call (314) 918-9610.

7663 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119

updated 03/2025

This site in Kirkwood is for all grade levels, Freshmen-Senior. Seniors will need to contact the Activities Director to ensure they can serve 30 hours in direct (face to face) service to meet their service requirements.

Email or call Katie Schaffer (314) 303-2091, or JoAnn Giljum at 314-477-2872.

This site is best for all grade levels during the summer months, Monday through Friday.

Contact Sr. Elena at 314-383-4765

Days and times are flexible. You would call the activities coordinator, complete the appropriate volunteer form at the site and set up the days and times that work best for you and the site.

Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield:  Ms. Becky Turan at RTuran@delmargardens.com

Delmar Gardens South: Ms. Rachael Fendler at rfendler@delmargardens.com

Delmar Gardens West: Ms. Allison Ullrich at aullrich@delmargardens.com

This opportunity is for all grade levels, but seniors must ensure that they can participate in direct (face to face) service.

Since 1984 Seed St. Louis has connected people to the land, to their food, and to each other. They are a 5013C nonprofit that supports a network of over 250 community gardens, school gardens, and urban orchards in neighborhoods throughout the St. Louis region. Their purpose is to provide communities with the tools, education, and empowerment to grow their own food.

Students can volunteer as an individual or a group at one of the 250+ community and school gardens in our network. The gardens are throughout St. Louis county, the City of St. Louis and St. Clair and Madison counties in Illinois. Opportunities are available in summer, weekends, weekdays, and evenings, The group/student will schedule with the garden with a day and time that work for them.

Sing up here. There is a parental permission form that each will need to have completed.

This site is for all students. If you intend to serve here for Senior Service, you must be pre-approved by the Director of Service Learning and you will need to plan to complete your requirement by December.

updated 3/2025

To see more information on programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden please click here.

This site is for all students, including those seeking Senior Service opportunities.

Earthday365's mission is to inspire and mobilieze a collaborative movement towards an equitable and environmentally sustainable St. Louis region--every day.

This service opportunity is available for all students, Freshmen-Seniors. However, if using this site for Senior Service the student should take steps to ensure that 30 hours can be obtained through this site (while recognizing that weather may affect the ability to complete hours as scheduled).

For more information click here.

The mission of The Greenhouse Venture is to educate, excite, and equip an inclusive population of elementary students to pursue a sustainable world through a hands on program in bio-science and urban agriculture.

For more information, please contact Tom Purcell.

Open Space StL works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water, and other natural resources for the health and well-being of people throughout the St. Louis region.

To serve with Open Space STL, please fill out the application. Please email Katie Franke if you need more information.

This site is for all grade levels. Senior service can be completed at Open Space STL but must be approved in advance by the Director of Service Learning, and it must be completed before December of your Senior year.

updated 03/2025

Great Rivers Greenway makes the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a network of greenways.

To get involved,

Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding activities for individuals with disabilities within the St. Louis area.

Click here for more information. This site is suitable for all grade levels.

TREE House's mission is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through therapy, recreation, education and exploration. It is a therapeutic horsemanship program.

For more information, please click here. This site is for all grade levels, Freshman-Senior.

updated 3/2025

YVC engages youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. Our vision is communities defined by compassion, selflessness, and respect for others. ​

YVC projects engage teams of 8-10 youth ages 11-18 who volunteer their time to help local nonprofits and learn more about real issues in their communities. A trained and screened adult staff member supervises youth, leads them in icebreakers and team-building activities, and facilitates meaningful reflection.

This service site is appropriate for all students Freshmen-Seniors; however, seniors will need to ensure that 30 hours of direct (face to face) service can be completed at this agency.

For more information, contact Bradley or click here.

Joy Petalers cultivates JOY but upcycling, arranging, and delivering flowers to the most vulnerable in the St. Louis community.

This opportunity is for all grade levels, but seniors will need to ensure 30 hours of face to face (direct) service to fulfill their Senior Service requirement. Sign the release here (if under 18 you'll need parental consent), and you can sign up for specific events here.

For more information, contact Lisa Nixon at (314) 707-2563.

updated 03/2025

Artists First is an inclusive, non-profit art studio empowering people of all abilities. Studio hours are Monday 10 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday 10 AM - 3 PM, Wednesday 10 AM - 3 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 10 AM - 2 PM.

Please fill out their volunteer application to serve with them. This site is for all grade levels, Freshman-Senior. Seniors must ensure direct (face to face) service prior to beginning at Artists First.

Contact: Kelsey Herschel, (314) 781-4440.

updated 5/2025